Melania Trump and Jill Biden Accompany Their Husbands to Pope Francis' Funeral

Trip to Vatican City coincides with National First Ladies Day; scholars spotlight first ladies' contributions.

(L-R) Gabon President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, France's First Lady Brigitte Macron, France's President Emmanuel Macron, Finland President Alexander Stubb, US President Donald Trump, US First Lady Melania Trump, Estonian President Alar Karis, King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain attend the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on April 26, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Former President Joe Biden and Former First Lady Jill Biden are seated four rows behind the Trumps. Pope Francis died on April 21st at the age of 88. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Abroad, First Lady Melania Trump and former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, accompanied their husbands Saturday to Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square.

President Donald Trump and his wife, who is Roman Catholic, sat across an aisle from Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron of France where they shook hands. Seated farther away were former President Joe Biden and the former first lady. They joined monarchs, world lead…